San Francisco

SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area.

Andrew Gilbert - March 19, 2018

60 minutes of heaven from one of the hardest working women on the Bay Area jazz scene.

Janice Berman - March 19, 2018

ODC and choreographer Brenda Way jump into the #MeToo moment with a deeply felt and powerful dance.

Jim Farber - March 13, 2018

Joffrey Ballet collaborates with L.A. Opera in John Neumeier's fanfic reimagining of the myth's central relationships.

Jessica Balik - March 12, 2018

Edward Gardner provided a firm lead while Simon Trpčeski was rhapsodic on the keys.

Andrew Gilbert - March 12, 2018

Berkeley pianist Laura Klein assembles a crackerjack ensemble to celebrate Marian McPartland's composition legacy.

Andrew Gilbert - March 6, 2018

The commanding pianist is paring things down at Yoshi’s, with a trio that includes Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita and Venezuelan percussionist Gustavo Ovalles.

Jim Farber - March 6, 2018

The L.A. Philharmonic's production of Andrew Norman's opera for children is a joy.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - March 5, 2018

The Mozart of the Champs-Élysées proves a match for G&S in Pocket's witty, well-sung production.

Janice Berman - March 3, 2018

Monchichi packs a lifetime of courtship rituals into a breathtaking hour.

Jeff Kaliss - March 2, 2018

There are lots of surprises in Oakland's arts scene, not least of them, this black-owned jazz club, merging old and new.